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25 Highest Annual Salaries in Government

5) Economist – $94,098

Significant Points:
• Candidates who hold a master’s or Ph.D. degree in economics will have the best employment prospects and advancement opportunities.
• Public finance economists are involved primarily in studying the role of the government in the economy and the effects of tax cuts, budget deficits, and welfare policies.

Departments with High Demand:
• Department of Agriculture
• Department of Homeland Security
• Army

Projected Growth: 7%

Employees Needed: 1,100

Average Education Level: <a href= “http://edu.govcentral.com/?referral=gc_org”>College or Higher

Internship Opportunities:
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission offers a <a href= “http://www.sec.gov/jobs/jobs_students.shtml”>Summer Honors College Program.

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